OPERATOR’S MANUAL 48535 FUEL CADDY OPERATOR’S MANUAL 48535 FUEL CADDY
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• Use caddy for “one type of fuel only” to avoid possible contamination or damage to equipment or motor vehicles.
• Use care when maneuvering to prevent injury or loss of control. Seek assistance to avoid strain or injury when required.
• Fill slowly to prevent the build up of static charges.
• If fire starts, do no remove nozzle. Back away immediately.
• Closely monitor flow to prevent spills and overfilling.
• Perform the entire closure procedure before using the gas caddy to
transport fuel.
• Secure or strap container to trailer or truck bed. Do not place inside a
vehicle trunk or inside passenger compartment.
• Do not use electronics or mobile phones while using this product
• Regulations for the transportation of gasoline vary from state to state,
even locally. It is the vehicle operator’s responsibility to review and com-
ply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and comply with all building and fire codes concerning the prop-
er storage of gasoline. It is the owner/users
responsibility to comply with all building and fire codes.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.
• When using this product basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following; A) Read all instructions before
using this product. B) To reduce the risk of injury, close
supervision is necessary.
• Ensure that all fittings and connections are tightened and leak
free.
• Do not modify this tank, fittings, valves, or caps.
• Place container in horizontal position on ground when
filling.
• Discharge static electricity before fueling by touching a metal
surface away from the nozzle.
• Keep nozzle in contact with the container while filling.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Do no get back in you vehicle while refueling, re-entry could
cause a static build up.
•VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
•HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting,
call physician immediately.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Do not siphon by mouth.
• Do not store in vehicle or living space.
• Store and use in well-ventilated area.
• Vapors can be ignited by a spark or flame source many feet away.
• Keep away from flame, pilot lights, stoves, heaters, electric motors and other sources
of ignition.
• Keep container closed.
• Do not smoke near or while using this gas caddy
Capacity and Dimensions:
Fill capacity vertical: 14.5 gal. (62,7 liter)*
Fill capacity horizontal: 14.5 gal. (62,7 liter)*
Maximum volume of tank: 15.0 gal. (12,7 liter)
Tare Weight: 28.0 lbs (12,7 kg)
Gross Weight (15 gal of gasoline): 119.1 lbs (54.0 kg)*
Dimensions (horizontal): 34.5 (L) x 22.25 (W) x 16.75 (H)
*when filled to just below the bottom of filler neck
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER GASOLINE – EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
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Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This gas caddy is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification.
We strongly recommend this gas caddy not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any
questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the gas caddy until you have first contacted the distributor to determine if it can or should be
performed on the product.
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381.
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this gas caddy until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understand-
ing of how the gas caddy works.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could
occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
GAS CADDY USE AND CARE
• Do not modify the gas caddy in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
There are specific applications for which the gas caddy was designed.
• Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the gas caddy. Broken parts will affect the gas caddy operation. Replace or repair dam-
aged or worn parts immediately.
• Store idle gas caddy. When gas caddy is not in use, store it in a secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior
to storage and before re-use.
Assembly Instructions
1. Assemble the 1/2 inch threaded end of the hose (A) into the valve as shown. DO NOT
use any pipe sealant or tape on this connection. The rotating nut on the 90° elbow
will pull the valve against a metal cone seat to creating the seal. Tighten.
2 Wrap the ¾ inch pipe fitting end of hose (B) with PTFE tape or apply pipe sealant.
Assemble into the dispensing nozzle and tighten.
3. The tires are not inflated prior to shipment. Inflate both tires to 15 psi (1.0 bar) before
using.
To fill container
1. Confirm the filling location is safe and away from all sources of ignition, sparks, and
flames.
2. Place the fuel caddy container on the ground in horizontal position (valve and fill cap
up) away from vehicle before filling. Placing the container on the ground allows a path
for static charge to dissipate.
3. Dissipate any static electricity by touching a metal surface away from the nozzle prior
to removing nozzle from dispensing pump
4. Remove fill cap and insert service station dispensing nozzle into the filler neck
opening.
5. Keep the service station dispensing nozzle in contact with the container opening while
filling. DO NOT use nozzle lock-open device. DO NOT re-enter vehicle while filling
your gas caddy or while refueling your vehicle. Re-entry could cause a static build up.
6. Fill slowly to prevent the build up of static charges. Stop immediately if you sense the
build up of static charges (sensation of hair raising or tingling of parts of body).
DO NOT resume filling until static charges dissipate.
7. Closely monitor flow to prevent spills and overfilling the container.
8. Do not fill above the bottom of the threaded filler neck.
9. Reinstall the fill cap.
10.Wipe any residual fuel from outside of tank or allow to evaporate.
To dispense from container
1. Position tank in upright vertical position.
2. Slowly crack open fill cap to vent any internal pressure.
3. Open foot valve by turning the ball valve handle clockwise as shown to be inline with
the flow in the hose.
4. Place tip of nozzle into container that is being filled. The nozzle must remain inside
the container while dispensing.
5. Fuel is gravity dispensed through nozzle. Squeeze handle to begin flow, release to
stop.
6. Monitor flow and liquid level to prevent spills.
7. When finished drain remaining fuel back into the tank per the instructions below.
To drain fuel from hose back into the container
1. Lay fuel caddy in horizontal position (valve and fill cap up).
2. Elevate the nozzle above the hose, and slope the hose back to the valve to
provide a clear path for fluid to drain.
3. With the nozzle above the hose, squeeze the handle of the nozzle to allow hose to
vent and fuel to drain back into the tank.
4. Close the ball valve.
To close for transportation or storage
Return all fuel from hose back into tank per above instructions.
1. Close the tank
a. Close ball valve by turning the handle until it stops in 90° position as shown.
This indicates that the ball valve is in the closed position.
b. Turn fill cap in direction as shown until the cap seats on tank, then turn an
additional 1/8 turn.
c. Turn manual vent in direction as shown until closed, then turn an additional 1/8
turn.